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Northfields Area Guide

Shops, transport, lifestyle, services and local highlights in Northfields.

Local guide: Northfields

A practical local area guide for Northfields covering transport, lifestyle, property and services.

About Northfields

Northfields is a friendly and attractive residential area in Ealing, located between West Ealing, South Ealing, Brentford and Hanwell. It is known for its independent shops, cafés, restaurants, parks, family homes and Piccadilly line transport. The area has a calm and village-like atmosphere while remaining well connected to central London and Heathrow. Northfield Avenue is the main local centre, offering cafés, bakeries, pubs, restaurants, convenience shops, salons and everyday services. The area feels sociable and community-oriented, popular with families, professionals and long-term residents. It is less busy than Ealing Broadway but close enough to benefit from its shopping and Elizabeth line connections. Northfields station on the Piccadilly line provides direct services to central London, Hammersmith and Heathrow. South Ealing and Boston Manor stations are also nearby, depending on location. This makes the area practical for commuters and airport travel. Residential Northfields includes Edwardian houses, Victorian terraces, converted flats, mansion blocks and family homes. Green spaces such as Lammas Park, Blondin Park, Walpole Park and the nearby Brent River Park provide outdoor recreation. Northfields is peaceful, connected and family-friendly, ideal for local cafés, parks, commuting and a relaxed West London lifestyle close to both Ealing and Brentford.

Local Highlights

Northfields local shops
Independent cafes, restaurants, shops, pubs and daily amenities around Northfield Avenue.
Northfields station
Piccadilly line access connecting Northfields with Ealing, Hammersmith, Heathrow and central London.
Lammas Park and Blondin Park
Green spaces, sports areas, walking routes, playgrounds and community leisure close to Northfields.
Village-style residential character
Edwardian houses, schools, local pubs, independent shops and parks shaping Northfields' neighbourhood identity.

Transport

Northfields is served directly by the Piccadilly line at Northfields Underground station, with links to Heathrow, Acton Town, King's Cross St Pancras and central London. Nearby South Ealing and Boston Manor also provide Piccadilly line access. Key bus routes include E2, E3, E8 and local links towards Ealing, Brentford and Hanwell. There is no tram service in Northfields.

Property

Property in Northfields is a desirable Ealing market with Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, period conversion flats, maisonettes, mansion apartments and family homes close to Northfields station, Lammas Park, Fielding Primary School, South Ealing and local independent shops. Local property prices are supported by Piccadilly line access, schools, parks and strong family demand. Recent South Ealing indicators suggest average property prices around 692,000 GBP, with flats around 416,000 GBP, terraced houses around 858,000 GBP and semi-detached homes around 795,000 GBP. Around South Ealing station, average prices can be higher at around 808,000 GBP, with terraced houses around 969,000 GBP. Northfields family houses and homes close to good schools can exceed these averages depending on condition and street. The rent market is steady and family-oriented, with demand from professionals and families seeking Piccadilly line access. Typical one-bedroom flats are often around 1,600 GBP to 2,400 GBP per month, while two-bedroom homes commonly range from 2,200 GBP to 3,500 GBP per month.

Services

Northfields offers local shops, independent cafes, restaurants, schools, nurseries, GP services, pharmacies, community facilities and everyday residential amenities along Northfield Avenue and nearby streets.

Lifestyle

Northfields has a friendly neighbourhood lifestyle with independent shops, cafes, restaurants, Piccadilly line access and nearby parks. It suits families, professionals and commuters looking for local character between Ealing and Brentford.

Frequently asked questions

Northfields is known for its Underground station, independent shops, cafes, restaurants, residential streets, schools, and location between Ealing and Brentford.

Yes. Northfields is popular with families and professionals who want local shops, schools, transport links, green spaces nearby, and a neighbourhood feel.

Visitors can explore Northfield Avenue, visit cafes and restaurants, walk towards Lammas Park, and travel to Ealing, Brentford, or Boston Manor.

Yes. Northfields has Underground services, bus routes, walking and cycling links to Ealing, South Ealing, Brentford, and central London.